18,99 €
inkl. MwSt.
Versandkostenfrei*
Versandfertig in 1-2 Wochen
payback
9 °P sammeln
  • Broschiertes Buch

Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1850 historical fiction masterpiece The Scarlet Letter is considered one of the greatest American novels. It is important to note that in the America of the 1850s, the book's genesis action, adultery was not considered appropriate for polite society. Due to quality of novel and Hawthorne's respect among the New England literary establishment, The Scarlet Letter was quickly accepted as appropriate reading in polite society. The book is set in the earliest days of the Puritan Massachusetts Colony, Hester Prynne's adultery is used by Hawthorne to explore the deepest depths…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1850 historical fiction masterpiece The Scarlet Letter is considered one of the greatest American novels. It is important to note that in the America of the 1850s, the book's genesis action, adultery was not considered appropriate for polite society. Due to quality of novel and Hawthorne's respect among the New England literary establishment, The Scarlet Letter was quickly accepted as appropriate reading in polite society. The book is set in the earliest days of the Puritan Massachusetts Colony, Hester Prynne's adultery is used by Hawthorne to explore the deepest depths of the human heart. The interplay of Hester, her husband Rodger's ceaseless torture of Arthur Dimmesdale - secret father of Hester's child results in a mesmerizing American Tragedy. The Scarlet Letter represents the height of Hawthorne's literary genius. exploration of the universals themes of legalism, sin, guilt and the deft application of psychological depth has kept this book deeply relevant since it's first printing.
Autorenporträt
Nathaniel Hawthorne (1804 1864) was an influential American novelist and short story writer known for his exploration of darker side of human nature. His works often delve into the complexities of the human soul, particularly the effects of Puritan morality on individual lives. His most famous work, The Scarlet Letter (1850), examines shame and social ostracism. Other significant works include The House of the Seven Gables (1851), a gothic tale of family curses and the past s haunting influence, and Young Goodman Brown (1835), a short story about the battle between good and evil. Doctor Grimshawe s Secret (1883), published posthumously, explores themes of mystery, identity, and the supernatural through the story of a reclusive doctor with a dark past. Hawthorne's legacy as a master of psychological depth and moral complexity endures. His works continue to be studied for their insight into human nature, societal expectations, and the complexities of guilt and redemption.